Women's Health Links

• WomensHealth.gov: The National Women's Health Information Center - This site is sponsored by the Office on Women's Health in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. "The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the most reliable and current information resource on women’s health today." Web Address / URL: http://www.4woman.gov/

• Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester: Resources - This page provides links to additional New York State and national organization breast cancer related websites.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.bccr.org/resources.html

• Healthy Heart Handbook for Women - The 122-page, full-color, 20th anniversary edition of this book sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides the most recent information on women's heart disease and practical suggestions for reducing personal risk of heart related problems. Web Address / URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/hhw/hdbk_wmn.pdf

• National Osteoporosis Foundation - This site provides information about osteoporosis for health care professionals and the general public. Web Address / URL: http://www.nof.org/

• National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC)- This non-profit organization serves as a national clearinghouse for women's health information on disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and wellness. Web Address / URL: http://www.healthywomen.org/

• ObGyn.net - "The world's largest integrated online community of Obstetrics/Gynecology medical professionals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and the women they serve." This site provides access to educational content & tutorials, videos, images, news, and other information. Some areas are available to registered members only, registration is free.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.obgyn.net/

• Susan G. Komen for the Cure® - A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, this site provides access to numerous resources to learn about breast cancer such as the "Understanding Breast Cancer Guide". Web Address / URL: http://ww5.komen.org/

• Women's Health - This page on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) website provides links to access tools on: maternal wellness, physical activity and healthy eating, emotional wellness, women's health data books, women's health reports. Web Address / URL: http://www.hrsa.gov/WomensHealth/

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